Carbon black is not a colour that forgives mediocrity. Against a dark ground, every stitch of embroidery is exposed — there is nowhere to hide an uneven line or an imprecise motif. That is precisely why this shawl is a statement of mastery: full-field Sozni embroidery in coloured silk thread, covering the entire surface of a carbon black cashmere ground, executed with the kind of precision that only a lifetime of practice produces.
The Sozni needle — fine as a hair, guided entirely by hand — builds up the design one pass at a time. The coloured silk motifs glow against the dark ground like illuminated manuscript details, creating a visual depth that photographs cannot fully capture. This is a shawl that must be seen in person to be understood.
Each piece carries a QR authentication tag — your assurance of genuine GI-certified Kashmiri origin and 100% pure Capra Hircus cashmere. The carbon black ground is achieved through traditional Kashmiri dyeing methods, fixed to last.
Technique: Full-field Sozni hand-embroidery in coloured silk on carbon black ground
Fibre: 100% pure Capra Hircus cashmere (GI-certified Kashmir origin)
Dimensions: 80 × 28 inches
Authentication: QR-tagged for verified provenance
Care: Dry clean only. The dark ground requires careful handling — store away from direct light to prevent any fading over time.
